Author name: Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH is an experienced leader in the field of Substance Use Disorder treatment. He works with patients suffering from Substance Use Disorder to evaluate their medication needs and prescribe treatments accordingly. In addition, he regularly participates in all-staff debriefing sessions involving peers, nurses, and other prescribers. He also reviews and advises on policies, procedures, and techniques for treating substance use disorder.

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What to Look for in a Heroin Rehab Center

Addiction, Addiction Treatment Programs, Drug Addiction, heroin addiction /
A heroin epidemic is sweeping across the nation. For many, a heroin rehab in Oregon is the only pathway out of addiction. There are a variety of program types and treatment settings available for you when you’re ready to end your heroin addiction. In heroin addiction rehab, you can start the happier, healthier lifestyle you [...]

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Is Dating an Alcoholic Dangerous?

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If you’re dating someone and you’re concerned about their level of drinking, it’s important to take time to consider that carefully. Dating an alcoholic can be stressful, and in some cases, you may wonder, is dating an alcoholic dangerous? Fortunately, there’s help and hope for people who want to get clean and sober. If you

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What Is the Definition of Process Addiction?

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People associate addiction with drug and alcohol use. However, it’s actually more widespread than that. For example, there are things like process addictions. What are process addictions? They are the lesser-known forms of addiction that focus more on psychological compulsion than actual physical dependence. If you or a loved one has a process addiction, please

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How To Respond To An Opioid Overdose

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In 2015 in the United States alone, more than 33,000 people died as a result of an opioid overdose. More than half of those overdoses were a result of prescription opioids. That statistic is terrifying. Sadly, there are more. The National Institute on Drug Abuse has collected statistics on opioid use and abuse. Here are

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What Is Alcohol Dementia and What You Need to Know

Addiction, Alcohol Addiction, Detox, Mental Health, Recovery, Substance Use /
According to research by The National Center for Biotechnology Information, 95% of people who frequently drink alcohol are at risk of alcohol dementia. Lots of people globally are battling alcohol addiction either in their homes, colleges, or workplace and are in need of an alcohol addiction rehab center. What Is Alcohol Dementia? This is a condition

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Mental Health Disorders and Addiction

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Mental health concerns are common among people suffering from drug abuse and addiction. The tie between mental illness and addiction is so strong that substance use can actually lead to mental health conditions. In fact, the reverse is also true. Mental illness can lead to substance use, as individuals unknowingly self-medicate through drugs or alcohol.

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Effects of Cocaine Use

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Cocaine is a schedule II drug that physicians occasionally prescribe for its stimulant properties. Users may abuse cocaine for its rapid-onset high, but there are also several adverse effects of cocaine. These effects are physical and psychological, and they can be both long and short-term. Do you need to know more about cocaine addiction rehab?

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